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03 May 2019 07:54 #803244 by DOHC
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It looks like the file link is dead. I get error 404. But here are some similar charts I found poking around (I think these share a common source, peter verdone).

www.reddirtriders.com/storage/suspensionoils.pdf

www.peterverdone.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suspension_Fluid

mahonkin.com/~milktree/motorcycle/fork-oil.html
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03 May 2019 09:16 - 03 May 2019 09:17 #803247 by KZB2 650
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Remember reading a article in Cycle world or Motorcyclist years ago on how to improve on the KZ650..... they liked Bel-ray 15 weight and I've always stuck with that........ I'm willing to bet I couldn't tell which was used in a blind test 10-12.5 or 15.....so like said use what you feel good about and trust.
1978 KZ650 b-2
700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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03 May 2019 13:46 #803255 by 650ed
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I've been using Bel Ray 15w in the forks of my 1977 KZ650 for many many years and it works great! I change it every 2 -3 years. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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03 May 2019 21:36 #803291 by TexasKZ
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DOHC wrote:

TexasKZ wrote:

This browser does not support PDFs. Please download the PDF to view it: Download PDF


It looks like the file link is dead. I get error 404. But here are some similar charts I found poking around (I think these share a common source, peter verdone).

www.reddirtriders.com/storage/suspensionoils.pdf

www.peterverdone.com/wiki/index.php?title=Suspension_Fluid

mahonkin.com/~milktree/motorcycle/fork-oil.html


I will try to convert the file to something I can post tomorrow.
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06 Jan 2022 09:30 #860080 by TexasKZ
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Here is some explanation by a recognized expert.


 
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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